About thetopofthed

Columnist for The Hockey Paper and the man behind The Top of the D. Writer, podcaster, goalkeeper and BBC Sport man. Used to work for Great Britain Hockey and have covered the sport at every major tournament.

Investec World League Semi Final: Preview Part 1.

Posted on June 19, 2013 by thetopofthed

The Investec World League in London is almost upon us, starting as it does this Saturday. With the announcement of the combination of green pitches and blue Ds as well as an all-star roster of world class talent on display, The Top of the D is more than a little excited for a whole week of live hockey. So, what better way to channel that excitement than to run the rule over the teams playing in the tournament? Today, it’s the teams in Pool A. Continue reading →

Hockey for Heroes Tour: 2013.

Posted on May 23, 2013 by thetopofthed

It is fair to say The Top of the D is quite keen on hockey. If I could, I’d watch or play the game every day. I’m also pretty keen on people doing things for a good cause and helping others. Imagine if both could be combined somehow. That’d be fantastic, wouldn’t it? Well, as it happens, the Hockey for Heroes Tour fits just that bill. Continue reading →

Euro Hockey League Final: Bloemendaal 2-0 KHC Dragons.

Posted on May 19, 2013 by thetopofthed

Two goals from Rogier Hofman gave Bloemendaal their second Euro Hockey League title and Teun De Nooijer the fairytale goodbye he had craved as Bloemendaal ran out 2-0 winners over Belgium’s KHC Dragons. Continue reading →

Euro Hockey League 3rd Place Playoff: Amsterdam 5-3 Rot Weiss Koln.

Posted on May 19, 2013 by thetopofthed

Two goals from Amsterdam captain Billy Bakker ensured his team overcame the disappointment of yesterday’s semi-final exit to take third place in the Euro Hockey League with a 5-3 win over German outfit Rot Weiss Koln. Continue reading →

Euro Hockey League Final Four: Bloemendaal 2-2 Amsterdam. (3-1 on penalties.)

Posted on May 18, 2013 by thetopofthed

Goalkeeper Jaap Stockmann was the hero for Bloemendaal with three saves in the penalty shootout to help his team into tomorrow’s final having overcome old rivals Amsterdam in a thrilling Euro Hockey League Semi-Final. Continue reading →